Gillespie v. Calcasieu Parish School Board

AMY, Judge.

IjThe plaintiffs filed suit on their own behalf and on behalf of their minor daughter against the defendant school board and the defendant teacher, alleging that the teacher engaged in sexual conduct with the minor child. With regard to the school board, the plaintiffs alleged that .school officials hired the teacher for his teaching position despite prior knowledge of a similar allegation against him. A jury, found in favor of the plaintiffs, apportioning fault to the teacher, the school board, and the child. The jury awarded' $250,000 in compensatory charges and $300,000 in…